Construction most likely sector to have public disputes with insurers
New research reveals that construction companies are most likely to have public disputes with their insurers, according to Mactavish.
Four ways to help solve the housing crisis
Shipping container specialists, Cleveland Containers, discuss four ways in which the UK’s housing crisis could be solved.
Build to Rent sector investment reaches record high
Investment in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector reached a record high in 2018 with almost £4bn of new funds allocated to the sector according to Bidwells Build to Rent Summer 2019 Analysis.
Kilnbridge wins £17m London City Airport contract
Kilnbridge has been awarded a £17m contract to construct new terminal facilities at London City Airport as part of the City Airport Development Programme.
European Commission reveals winner of ‘Loi 130’ competition
The European Commission has revealed the winner of ‘Loi 130’, an architectural competition to identify the best solution to replace part of its ageing offices in the European quarter.
1,300 new homes plan announced for Ripon
Land at Claro and Deverell Barracks in Ripon will be developed to provide much needed new homes and commercial space, Homes England has announced.
Scottish Government strengthens fire safety and building standards
The Scottish Government has announced changes to its building standards, which aim to strengthen fire safety in new high rise buildings.
Briggs and Forrester awarded works on Quintain’s Wembley Park
Briggs and Forrester’s Living team will commence the building services work contract on the latest phase of Quintain’s Wembley Park development.
How estimating software streamlines construction projects
Build Aviator tells PBC Today how using estimating software can transform your construction project.
£4m regeneration boost for Grimsby town centre
Northern Powerhouse minister, Jake Berry unveiled nearly £4m of new investment into Grimsby as part of the next phase of its pioneering Town Deal.
Civic quarter network to lower Manchester’s carbon footprint
The Civic Quarter Heat Network will generate low-carbon heat and power for the city, helping Manchester to reach its ambitions to be carbon-neutral by 2038.
Construction equipment mechanic trailblazer apprenticeship approved
The development of a new Level 2 Trailblazer Apprenticeship for Construction Equipment Mechanics has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
Mott Macdonald appoints new managing director
Mott MacDonald has appointed Cathy Travers as managing director of its UK and Europe regional business, succeeding James Harris.
Director fined for misusing ‘architect’ title
Andrew Feasey and CPS Architecture + Design have been convicted on five counts for the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘architect’.
Mace delivers Microsoft’s first flagship location in London
Microsoft's flagship location in the UK is also the first physical location in Europe, located on a corner of Oxford Circus and covers over 22,000sq ft.
Alan Lovell announced as Interserve’s new chairman
Interserve has announced the appointment of Alan Lovell as its new chairman, effective on 15 July, succeeding Glyn Barker, who steps down after leading the company since March 2016.
A guide to better planning for communities in England
A planner’s guide to help local authorities support more community-led housing development has been launched by Community First Yorkshire.
New Interior Systems Trailblazer Apprenticeship secures £14k
FIS has secured £14,000 worth of funding for the delivery of the new Interior Systems Trailblazer Apprenticeship in partnership with industry partners.
Staircase installer fined after worker loses his leg
A company specialising in the manufacture and installation of industrial staircases has been fined after a worker became trapped resulting in the amputation of his leg.
Engineer Aspin Group goes into administration
Ground engineering specialists, Aspin Group, has fallen into administration causing the loss of hundreds of jobs.
Aerial view images released of RoRo terminal site at Tilbury2
Tilbury2 involves the construction of a new multi-million-pound port terminal on land at the former Tilbury Power Station at the River Thames
Oxford council to replace HPL rain screen on Hockmore Tower
Oxford City Council has decided to remove and replace the HPL rain screen on Hockmore Tower after the government confirmed that towers blocks needed to remove cladding containing the rain screen.
Eco-conscious construction: Three innovative solutions for sustainable builds
Lauren Consiglio, freelance sustainable builds writer, explores three building solutions that improve sustainability to create a greener way of building.
Kier Property reaches practical completion on Columbus Quarter
Kier Property has reached practical completion on a new retail scheme known as Columbus Quarter on the Walworth Business Park in Andover.
HSRIL warns abandoning HS2 would cost thousands of jobs
The HSRIL group has said that completing HS2 is essential for “smashing the UK’s north-south divide” and urges that cancelling the project would leave some cities in jeopardy.
£17.8m construction investment to attract and retain skilled workers
The British construction sector is to receive a £17.8m investment to support employers in training and retaining more skilled workers.